Polka

Polka is beautifully located in Warsaw’s Old Town, just next to the Royal Castle. The interior is cozy and charming, and we had a table reservation – though it wasn’t really necessary on the Monday evening we visited, as several tables were free. Our waiter was friendly but not very attentive. He told us we had to order a starter because the main course would take at least 45 minutes to prepare – but the food arrived right after we finished the starter. He also offered to help us choose wine by letting us taste different options, but he forgot, and we had to ask for a glass of wine each halfway through the meal. We didn’t receive any water either. That said – the food was absolutely fantastic! We had delicious pierogi for starters and pork knuckle for the main course. The pork was tender and juicy, and the side dishes were perfect. The portions were generous – we couldn’t even finish everything. All in all, a mixed experience due to the service, but the amazing food earns them a solid four stars.

Tasty food, great service (40pln charge), a little bit on the pricey side (20pln for a 1L bottle of water) however, a very interesting experience. Delicious Rosół, Pork Loin and Mielone. Although, I don't get the idea of putting slices of raddish on so different dishes to each other. Toilets were not up to a good standard though, with slippery and greasy floors. Toilet bowl would need some solid cleaning as well. Thank you B.

Stunning place, amazing food and an outstanding service. Thank you very much to the waitress (with a dark hair), who was serving our table on 29th Dec at 1600, you are amazing and very helpful xxx

Dining at this exquisite restaurant in Warsaw was nothing short of spectacular. The culinary experience was a true delight, with each dish offering a symphony of flavors that tantalized the palate. The food was not only delicious but also presented with artistic flair. The service was impressively swift, ensuring a seamless dining experience, while the staff's friendliness and attentiveness added a warm, welcoming touch. I wholeheartedly recommend this gem for an unforgettable gastronomic journey.

A must have will be the duck and apple pie. The duck was tender and came straight off the bone. Additional tartness from the cherry sauce helped reduce the fattiness. The apple pie was delicious. Loads of apple and a slight crunch from the top pastry layer. Comfortable dinning areas with staff with some humour. This is a restaurant I would recommend to people visiting Warsaw old town for the first time 👍🏻

The whole experience was great and the food was fantastic except for one thing: our waiter was soooo slow and had strange behavior.We waited for everything much more than expected. It looked to me like he would be after a few joints. But he was very nice.😅

Excellent, authentic Polish food. I was with a group of 8. We had the place for ourselves on a Monday evening. I had the pork knuckle and it was delucious. They also have a good selections of beers and wines. Friendly service, good location, prices slightly above average.

We had dinner with friends. The greeting at the door was very rude, the service could have been better, the food extremely disappointing. Indeed Magda who is known for the Polish revolution in the kitchen should carryout a revolution to her own restaurant in Warsaw. Suffice to say we will not be returning.

It's my first time in Poland, and I decided to check out Polka because it came up as one of the best restaurants in Warsaw when I searched online. I had the pierogis to start and it was really good. For my main entree, I got the pork knuckle. It was very good! To wash it all down, I had the Polka cocktail, which had Polish herbs vodka, Polish honey liqueur, tonic, and lemon juice. The entire meal was quite good. The setting was very nice as well. Definitely worth checking out when in Warsaw

This restaurant is one of Magda Gessler's restaurants. If you are Polish or have lived in Poland, you are probably familiar with her and her television program. You know her high expectations. You know her penchant for well-cooked food. You know that if it doesn't live up to her ruthless judgment, then well it wouldn't have her name on it. So why not more than three stars? 1. It's in the old town and is a tourist destination. Despite the typical laid-back eating experience you usually get in Polish restaurants, I felt we were simultaneously ignored and rushed out the door. I don't know how that's possible. 2. The food is OK. I mean, it's good, but it's not even what you'd typically expect for a tourist location. No pierogi on this menu. Bigos? I didn't see it. Of course there was kaszanka (how often do you see that on a menu?) and kotlet schabowy (pork chop) and a good selection of traditional soups. The food was tasty, though in comparison to other places, I don't know if was special. 3. Service was standard for the Polish experience. There's a bit of standoffishness that is par for the course. They take their time... so be prepared. I was expecting more from this place since it is Magda Gessler's. The food was good, but I think that it could have been even better. As a decent place to go in the old town and marketed to tourists, I think it is worthy of three stars.

Had a great work dinner here last night for our large group of 16. We had a beautiful room all to ourselves. Everyone enjoyed their food and my pike perch fish was a perfectly cooked delicious thick baked filet with a pesto sauce over black lentils al dente. A great lighter traditional Polish choice after several heavy meals this week. Appetizers (pierogies, potato pancake, pate) we're all very good as well.

Extremely good food and service. Pork knuckle is amazing. Also recommend the pierogi and herring and crispy duck.

Avoid at all costs. Total tourist trap. Below average food at a costly price. Food seemed pre-prepared and microwaved. Very poor quality. Service below standard as well

Disturbingly efficient staff (do they beat them if they make a mistake?) turn out dependable and tasty favorites from the kitchen (the leek/apple slaw was excellent as a side - the duck and pork chop great mains - deserts were also enjoyable). Nice dining room. Not inexpensive.

Location of this restaurant is in wonderful old town. It can be missed as the entrance may full you! Small wooden door and if not the sign I would surly passed it food was good, enjoy the duck. Over all I would give 8 out of 10

Right in the Old Town square you may find this cute, beautifully and traditionally decorated Polish restaurant. It's an excellent choice for business meetings, or a nice Polish meal for visitors. The pictures might express better hot the inside looks. It feel like an old house with multiple rooms, each one decorated and arranged for different parties sizes. Quite spacious, with tall ceilings gives the perfect calm atmosphere that you do not feel in the middle of the crowd. Indeed touristy but still very tasty. Pull pork is generous and baked goat cheese salad highly recommended. Prices may be high but greatly varies depending on your selection. Service is excellent. Mostly low volume atmosphere. No outdoor sitting available. Overall a good choice. We will be happy to come back!

Ordered golonka - tasteless, ordered mashroom soup - just ok, nothing special, ordered potatoe pancakes - mushy, flourey inside, no taste. We will never go back.

Restaurant in the old town run by a famous Polish chef (so I eat told). The interior was fitting perfectly to the look and feel of the old town and felt very homey. I had the rolled pork with beetroot salad. The meat was tender and the filling of gherkins and carrots worked well. Was surprised to find the beetroot salad came warm and pretty much more with the consistency of rough mash. The barely on the side was good, but without any sauce it was a bit dry. The waiting time for the food was also very long (it must have been more than one hour). The waiter was friendly and they accommodate kids well too.

If you love Campbell's tomato soup, I strongly recommend this restaurant. No really, the tomato soup at this supposedly high end restaurant tasted like it came from a can at best. The rest of the meal.. trout, horseradish carrots, boiled potatoes etc was uninspired at best. Completely disappointed.